Comparison

pdfManager vs Quill

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

pdfManager

This app allows you to store, view, and manage PDF files on your portable device. It supports password-protected documents, conversion to images, and sharing via cloud services. You can also print specific sections or entire pages.

Highlights
  • Store and view PDF files
  • Convert PDF to JPG/PNG
  • Share PDFs via cloud services
  • Print PDF pages
  • View password-protected PDFs
  • Offline PDF viewing
Features
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"pdfManager" is a "PDF" file reader. With "pdfManager" you can: 1) store the PDF files into your portable device 2) display PDF files at all times and under all conditions of work 3) convert PDF files (or a part of a page of the PDF file) into an image (JPG / PNG) 4) share the PDF documents saved in the archive of pdfManager with DROPBOX or other applications installed on the device 5) print a pages of the PDF file (or a detail of interest of a page of PDF files) using the print button of pdfManager (AirPrint) 6) load and visualize the password-protected PDF documents * The software does not need an internet connections to visualize PDF documents: each PDF file is stored on the mobile device (using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" or "Open In") and can be read by the software itself. * The PDF reader works like the integrated image viewer of the device, you can then: - Zoom IN / OUT of the document (ZOOM INFINITE) by dragging two fingers on the screen (each time you use the ZOOM INFINITE the PDF page is redrawn again ensuring the highest possible quality of visualization, even if the smallest details are visualized to full screen) - move the document (PAN TOOL) by dragging one finger across the screen - reset the current settings of zoom and pan with a double-tap - change quickly the PDF pages using the two buttons "next page" and "previous page" or typing the page number, using the keypad of the device - load and visualize the PDF files when You need: all the PDF files are stored in the pdfManager archive and are displayed in alphabetical order - save an infinite number of PDF files in the pdfManager archive (until the physical memory of the device is ended) - You can display PDF document using Portrait or Landscape orientation - You can view the PDF document using the slideshow feature (you can choose the transition time between a page and the next one) Examples of use for: 1) iWork users: Pages, Keynotes, Numbers 2) MS Office users: Word, Excel, Powerpoint 3) CAD users (technical drawings) 4) etc... -> convert to PDF files your documents/technical drawings/CAD projects, copy them into pdfManager archive (using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" or "Open In"), load and visualized all the stored PDF files with "pdfManager”, when You want. With "pdfManager" you will have always and everywhere your documents, technical drawings, CAD projects, manuals, notes, etc...

About

Quill

Quickly manage your tasks and inspirations directly from your device's Today View without unlocking. This lightweight app prioritizes efficiency and simplicity for seamless task recording and editing on the go.

Highlights
  • Today View widget for quick access
  • Add, edit, and view tasks without unlocking
  • Lightweight and efficient design
  • Dark Mode support
  • Cloud synchronization across devices
Features
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Minimalist TODO Widget Whether it’s a thought after waking up, an idea on the go, a small task between classes, or something from work — capture and manage it anytime. 【Features】 ∙ See at a Glance Quickly view your todos from the Today View and stay on top of what matters. ∙ Check Off Quickly Mark todos as complete directly from the widget, without opening the app. ∙ Simple & Efficient No unnecessary features. Just what you need to keep things simple. ∙ Dark Mode Easy on the eyes, day or night. ∙ iCloud Sync Automatically sync your todos across your devices with iCloud. ∙ Reminders Set reminders for important tasks and never miss what matters. 【Add a Widget】 How to add the Feather Pen widget? ∙ Add it to the Today View Swipe right from the Lock Screen to quickly view all your todos. ∙ Add from the Feather Pen app Long-press the Feather Pen app icon, then choose the widget style you like. ∙ Add from the Home Screen Long-press an empty area → tap + → search for or find Feather Pen → choose your favorite widget style. 【Contact Us】 [developer.feedbacks@gmail.com](mailto:developer.feedbacks@gmail.com) Have a feature request or need help? Feel free to contact us. If Feather Pen makes your day a little easier, we'd really appreciate a five-star review. Thank you! ~

Screenshots

pdfManager4 screens
Quill4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quill at Free against pdfManager's $0.99. Quill also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). pdfManager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Quill is free to download; pdfManager costs $0.99 up front. Quill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. pdfManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quill has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pdfManager ships an update every 4 months, Quill fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
pdfManager versus Quill: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpdfManagerQuill
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.6% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Natalini元吉 李

Customer experience

pdfManager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Quill

All ratings23 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral8.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%

In-app purchases

None

pdfManager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quill

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is pdfManager free?
pdfManager costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quill free?
Quill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pdfManager or Quill?
Quill is rated higher. pdfManager averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Quill averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.
Do pdfManager or Quill have ads?
Neither pdfManager nor Quill shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pdfManager or Quill?
pdfManager ships an update every 4 months, and Quill fortnightly. Most recently, pdfManager was updated on October 16, 2026 and Quill on October 21, 2026.

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